Senior Controls Specialist – Automation & DCS Leader

100 Williams WPC-I, LLC.; Moundsville (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Controls-focused Technical Specialist to support West Virginia Gas Gathering Systems. You will install and optimize DCS, PLCs, and HMIs, troubleshoot control loops, and contribute to data-driven decisions in a safety-focused environment.

Join a team that values automation excellence, supports career growth, and offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for field and office roles.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in instrumentation, electrical, or automation technology.
• Minimum 6 years in oil & gas or industrial automation.
• Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Strong understanding of control systems, instrumentation, and industrial networking.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in automation, controls, or instrumentation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining DCS, PLCs, and HMIs for reliable performance.
• Troubleshooting and tuning control loops and networks for stability and efficiency.
• Supporting SCADA platforms and real-time data systems for data-driven decisions.
• Collaborating with engineering and operations to improve controls.
• Participating in commissioning, startup, and upgrades of control systems.
• Reviewing documentation and control schematics for architecture and functionality.
• Leading or supporting automation projects and training initiatives.
• Maintaining records and compliance documentation for controls/automation.
• Performing other duties with emphasis on controls excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Allen Bradley PLCs

HMIs

SCADA platforms

Industrial networking

Instrumentation

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience in instrumentation, electrical, or automation technology

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

SCADA platforms

Job description

Williams is seeking a Controls-focused Technical Specialist to support West Virginia Gas Gathering Systems. You will install and optimize DCS, PLCs, and HMIs, troubleshoot control loops, and contribute to data-driven decisions in a safety-focused environment.

Join a team that values automation excellence, supports career growth, and offers a hybrid work model with opportunities for field and office roles.